MLB Injuries - Page 2

Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is less than a month away. That sentiment ought to get baseball fans fired up. The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter 2026 as the prohibitive favorites to once again win the World Series. But the New York Yankees take a back seat to no one when it comes to expectations. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received a significant boost Thursday as Zack Wheeler returned to the mound during spring training. The club watched its ace complete a bullpen session that signaled meaningful progress in his recovery from thoracic outlet surgery. For a team with championship expectations in 2026, the moment carried undeniable importance. The 35-year-old right-handed pitcher […]

As the Baltimore Orioles try to go on a deep playoff run in 2026, they’re hopeful top prospect Samuel Basallo will play a big role in any offensive success they find. But on Thursday, everyone involved with the Orioles was holding their breath. Basallo was forced to leave the Orioles’ Grapefruit League matchup with an […]

The Minnesota Twins are once again facing injury questions surrounding slugger Royce Lewis as the club prepares for Opening Day 2026 and spring training unfolds in Florida under growing expectations. Team officials described the move as precautionary, but any physical concern involving Lewis immediately draws heightened scrutiny across the organization due to his injury history. […]

Spring training has opened for all 30 MLB teams as they prepare for their 2026 campaigns. The Kansas City Royals have worked to bolster their roster, but their roster just took a minor hit. Starting pitcher Stephen Kolek has a left oblique strain, but the severity is currently unknown, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. […]

As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare for the 202 season, they are nearing the return of starting pitcher Shane McClanahan. Thus far in spring training, all signs have pointed towards McClanahan being ready for Opening Day. Manager Kevin Cash’s latest update will further stoke that fire. The left-hander made it through his latest bullpen session […]

The Texas Rangers have two games scheduled on Thursday, as one half of the team will play against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the other half will take on the Athletics in spring training. Skip Schumaker submitted the lineup for the contest and seemingly left out a key All-Star. Reports now reveal why that is the […]

Recently, the Minnesota Twins got some rough news when it was announced that star pitcher Pablo Lopez would be out after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The news hung a cloud over the Twins’ 2026 campaign before it even began and put their chances of ending their two-year playoff drought in serious jeopardy. On Thursday, things […]

The New York Yankees have been healthy throughout spring training, not picking up any significant new injuries. Their pitching depth will be tested early, but another run at their 27th championship should start on the right foot. But Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton says the elbow injury that cost him time last year is chronic, […]

The Chicago Cubs opened spring training with a significant roster development, as manager Craig Counsell confirmed that recent offseason acquisition and first baseman Tyler Austin will miss months following right knee surgery. The setback removes a projected Opening Day bench option and alters the club’s early roster outlook. Austin, 34, signed a one-year, $1.25 million […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping to compete in the National League East once again in 2026. Staying healthy will obviously be of the utmost importance this season. The ball club was dealt an injury update on Wednesday, however, as Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that outfielder Brandon Marsh is dealing with inflammation/soreness. “Brandon […]

The Boston Red Sox are getting an early look at some players who could help their clubhouse this season, but some have already suffered injuries that could set them back. One of those players was Brendan Rodgers, who suffered a shoulder injury in spring training, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com “Brendan Rodgers suffers an […]

The Atlanta Braves are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the 2026 MLB season. The Braves have gotten some rough news on the injury front in recent weeks, with both Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep undergoing procedures and expected to miss extended time this year. Recently, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal […]

The Cleveland Guardians are in the middle of taking on the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in a spring training matchup. However, the club is without one of its top prospects due to a lower-body injury. Reports indicate that Chase DeLauter was ruled out right before the start of the contest, according to Tim Stebbins of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently participating in spring training as they count down the days until the 2025 MLB season gets underway. The Diamondbacks are looking to bounce back after two straight seasons of not making the playoffs on the heels of their surprise 2023 run to the World Series, where they lost to the […]

While the Boston Red Sox are preparing for the 2026 season, a breakout star from the 2025 campaign is dealing with an injury. On Wednesday, that individual made a confession about his chances of playing on Opening Day. Romy Gonzalez claims that he is not expecting to be available for the Red Sox come Opening […]

After falling in seven games to the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series in 2025, the Seattle Mariners have high hopes in 2026. The Mariners have opened spring training and look to build on the success of 2025. Still, they have already experienced an injury in spring training, as J.P. Crawford is […]

Zack Wheeler is still working his way back on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as he recovers from venous thoracic outlet syndrome, which he was diagnosed with last summer. He’s making good progress, and he recently opened up about the details of his surgery. “Basically all they do is go in, chop the bone, […]

The New York Mets are currently taking part in spring training as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. The Mets recently got some bad news when it was revealed that star shortstop Francisco Lindor was undergoing surgery on his hand, although it’s possible that the recovery does not extend into the upcoming regular […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor may be recovering from hamate bone surgery, but his message from camp is clear. The standard remains elite. As the Mets adjust on the fly this spring, their veteran star is setting the tone with his voice now and preparing to lead with his bat when he returns. For […]

Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand just before the start of spring training. However, that didn’t stop him from participating in batting practice in preparation for the 2026 regular season. On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks star shared an update regarding his injury, and it sounds like he’s making progress. The […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are getting hit with some tough injury news, as the team continues spring training. Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann injured his elbow due to soreness, per MLB.com. This isn’t the first time the young hurler has been banged up. “Tiedemann, the No. 4 prospect in the Blue Jays’ system, missed much of […]

The New York Yankees hope to return to the postseason in 2026, for the third consecutive campaign. New York heads into the season with some questions about the health of some players. One is Oswaldo Cabrera, who got an update from his manager Aaron Boone on Tuesday. “Oswaldo Cabrera’s status for Opening Day is “TBD,” […]

The San Diego Padres received some tough news on Tuesday as starting pitcher Matt Waldron is undergoing surgery for a hemorrhoid, and is now considered week-to-week with the injury. Padres beat writer Kevin Acee was on the news. “Matt Waldron has been shut down. Had a procedure for an infection in his ‘rear end,’ according […]

Recently, the New York Mets received some bad news when it was announced that star Francisco Lindor had undergone a procedure to repair his left hamate bone. The surgery doesn’t necessarily jeopardize Lindor’s status for Opening Day next month, but it still put a sizable dent in the Mets’ spring training plans as the season […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made the difficult decision to ship their veteran players to begin their full-blown plunge into the youth movement. Among the players they traded was veteran slugger Willson Contreras, who, like Sonny Gray, went to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a few prospects. The Cardinals got pitching prospect Hunter Dobbins, […]

The Baltimore Orioles got more tough news regarding their infield Saturday, and shortstop Gunnar Henderson did not hold back about third baseman Jordan Westburg’s injury in a way that cuts through box scores and stat lines. Westburg’s elbow setback, a partial UCL tear expected to sideline him until at least May, hit the clubhouse hard. […]

Jose Berrios was by no means a bad pitcher in 2025, but he certainly was not himself. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander struggled in the second half of the season and was ultimately placed on the injured list in September due to elbow inflammation, putting him in a vulnerable spot heading into 2026. Fans are […]

While the Baltimore Orioles have high expectations in 2026, they’ll be entering the season with infielders Jackson Holliday and Jordan Westburg on the shelf. To help remedy their injury issue, the Orioles have brought in some reinforcements. Baltimore has signed infielder Thairo Estrada to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, via […]

Tampa Bay Rays started Shane McClanahan hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2023. But as the Rays go through spring training, McClanahan has found himself back on the bump. The left-hander missed all of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Then, a triceps injury sidelined him for all of 2025. McClanahan has had […]

The Minnesota Twins have already lost Pablo Lopez, who is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, for the season. Having Joe Ryan suffer a long-term injury of his own would be debilitating. Luckily for Minnesota, Ryan’s recent MRI only showed inflammation, which is considered the best news the Twins could’ve gotten, via Dan Hayes of […]

The Chicago Cubs’ 2025 campaign faced an early obstacle when ace Justin Steele went down with an elbow injury that required season-ending surgery, but the lefty continues to work his way back and should be ready to go some time after the start of the upcoming year. Steele gave an update on his progress during […]

Merrill Kelly grew up in Arizona, went to college in Arizona, made a name for himself in Arizona, and now, he has the opportunity to retire in Arizona. The 37-year-old starting pitcher signed a two-year, $40 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks in December after spending the final two months of the 2025 regular season […]

The New York Yankees have been patiently waiting for pitcher Gerrit Cole to return to the mound. Cole missed the entire 2025 Major League Baseball season due to having Tommy John surgery. While Cole is still on the mend, he is facing live hitters and speaking out about that experience. “Gerrit Cole said he felt […]

Texas Rangers versatile infielder Cody Freeman is reportedly dealing with a stress fracture in his lower back, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. He is expected to miss four-to-six weeks as a result of the injury. It is an unfortunate update to receive early in spring training without question. Freeman, 25, was selected […]

The quest for World Series title number 28 continues for the New York Yankees. After missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw his first live bullpen session since surgery on Friday morning. Cole showed that he’s already close to midseason form. New York captain Aaron Judge weighed […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially initiated an indisputable rebuild during the offseason, but they obviously still want to be as competitive as possible. One of the key players in the upcoming campaign figures to be right-handed relief pitcher Riley O’Brien, who is in line to at least occupy a share of closer duties after a […]

As the Detroit Tigers prepare for the 2026 season, they’re hopeful infielder Trey Sweeney can serve as a crucial contributor. However, Sweeney’s spring training preparations has come to a sudden halt. The Tigers are pausing Sweeney’s practice regimen due to a shoulder injury, via Evan Woodberry of MLive. General manager AJ Hinch confirmed that the […]

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez is going to have Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. It is a crushing update for a starting pitcher who was set to help Joe Ryan lead the Twins’ rotation in 2026. It was previously reported that Lopez was dealing with an elbow injury, […]